: Hunting is most popular in colder months when hides are at their best quality [1].
: Activity peaks during the mating season (January–March) and the dispersal of young (October–January) [12]. Conflict and Conservation illinois-coyote-season-2021
The high harvest numbers of 2021 underscore a broader tension in Illinois wildlife management. While some view the harvest as necessary for protecting livestock and pets—especially during the aggressive pup season from April to June—others advocate for the coyote's place in the ecosystem [7, 15]. The animal remains under constant pressure from hunting, trapping, and urban "hazing" activities, yet it persists by adjusting its breeding behavior and social structure to survive human progress [2]. : Hunting is most popular in colder months